Rising rocket launches linked to ozone layer thinning
The rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, coordinated action.
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A ten-fold increase in rocket launches would start harming the ozone layer, new research finds
The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage the ozone layer.
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Multiple satellites on one launch make even more sense.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Multiple satellites on one launch make even more sense.
Things like shape and size become important. To maximise each launch it could bring down the total number of launches each year.
Tau.Neutrino said:
Rising rocket launches linked to ozone layer thinningThe rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, coordinated action.
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Interesting